Hye, Texas-based Garrison Brothers Distillery, Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery, is proud to announce the 2025 release of its award-winning Lady Bird. First released in 2023, this limited expression is inspired by the legacy of its namesake, Lady Bird Johnson, and honors her commitment to the environment and Texas native wildflowers. This year’s Lady Bird release yielded a total of 7,110 bottles. On April 5, the first 1,000 bottles of the 2025 Lady Bird will be available, first come first served at the distillery starting at 8AM. With every Lady Bird purchase, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, located in Austin, Texas.
Lady Bird, Texas honey-infused cognac-finished bourbon, starts its life as Small Batch that is aged for 4 years in new white American oak barrels before being infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for an additional 8-9 months, creating the exquisite cask strength HoneyDew. The bourbon is then transferred into French Cognac XO casks to mature for an additional 3 years. It is bottled at 114 proof, and each bottle is hand-sealed with a delightful Prairie Purple wax.
As described by Garrison Brothers’ master distiller Donnis Todd, “a harmonious marriage of honey and cognac flavors,” Lady Bird’s tasting notes include freshly cut grass and sweet honey accompanied by subtle notes of black cocoa waffle cone and honey wafers; warm buckwheat pancakes, dark chocolate-covered cherries, and malted milk balls; cognac cherries, dried figs, and plums.
The creation of Lady Bird is a testament to the dedication and passion of Garrison Brothers co-founder, Nancy Garrison, and Todd. Since its first release in 2023, Garrison Brothers has donated over $67,000.00 to the non-profit organization directly from Lady Bird bottle sales. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will host an informational tent available for guests to learn more about their work at the distillery release day event on Saturday April 5, 2025.
“Our Garrison Brothers Lady Bird bourbon continues to honor the work of Lady Bird Johnson and the many gifts she gave us,” shares Nancy Garrison. “We are thrilled to be able to help fund special programs at The Lady Bird Wildflower Center through the upcoming release. This bourbon embodies delicious notes of wildflower honey along with the delicate floral flavors.”
As part of ongoing local community support, Garrison Brothers is also the presenting sponsor for the LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour 2025 that also takes place on April 2. The historic ride takes place throughout Texas Hill Country.
In 2024, Garrison Brothers Lady Bird earned notable recognitions including Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Awards Competition, SIP Awards, and the New York International Spirits Competition.
After April 5, the remaining 6,110 bottles of Lady Bird will be available for online purchase by May, and distributed to retail, restaurant and bar accounts nationwide. Lady Bird’s suggested retail price is $179. 99.